Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir Podcast

Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir Podcast

Celebrity memoirs, pop culture, and books! Join us as we book club female celebrity memoirs through a thoughtful lens.

Episodes

December 29, 2025 69 mins
It’s a special collab episode! Chelsea and What Went Wrong hosts Lizzie Bassett and Chris Winterbauer dive into chaotic movie-making stories hidden inside celebrity memoirs and behind-the-scenes Hollywood tea. They trade wild anecdotes, including Tippi Hedren filming with real lions on “Roar,” Barbra Streisand’s blunt take on “A Star Is Born” remakes, Jennifer Grey’s mid-shoot plastic surgery, Elizabeth Taylor trading lovers while ...
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Chelsea and producer Kristina Lopez catch up on the hottest pop culture tidbits, including new Olivia Nuzzi updates, the latest Taylor Swift discourse, the unexpected success of Heated Rivalry, Lily Allen’s special “Madeline” performance on “SNL,” Rosalía’s stunning album “Lux,” Cynthia Erivo’s recent book snafu, and why “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” has taken a noticeably darker turn. A content warning: This episode contai...
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In the grand finale of this two-part series, Chelsea welcomes back Becca Platsky (Corporate Gossip) to break down Olivia Nuzzi's dizzying memoir "American Canto." Marilyn Monroe, Britney Spears, Holly Madison, and Jerry Garcia??? Oh my! From conservative deadheads to Trump’s hidden talent to big, hot, sexy, tall older brothers, we hope you’re ready for the harvest (sorry).  A content warning: This episode contains discussions of...
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In the first of a two-part series, Chelsea presents the prequel origin story that led to Olivia Nuzzi’s “American Canto.” From Olivia’s pop-star beginnings to her journalism pivot thanks to a mentorsituationship with Keith Olbermann, you’ll find out how Olivia made power moves in DC through  a combination of talent, intelligence, hot girl warfare, and absolutely fuckery. Plus: The goss and patterns from her ex-fiancé's substack pos...
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Chelsea and bestie, Jo Feldman, dive into another “Gilmore Girls” memoir! This time it’s Lauren Graham’s 2016 book, “Talking As Fast As I Can.” They unpack Lauren’s early houseboat childhood, the failed TV role that led her to Lorelai, her situationship with Matthew Perry, a surprising “Project Runway” confession, and the many Ellen DeGeneres references. Plus, the reboot “Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life” details you can only catc...
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Chelsea and Sage-Based Wisdom host Jana Schmieding break down “Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery,” the documentary about the iconic '90s women’s music festival, founded by singer/songwriter Sarah McLachlan that changed the music industry forever!!! Two ladies on one show?? Gasp! Will anyone show up?? They dive back into the ’90s and drag out the Lilith Fair lessons that we can apply to everything today. Follow Chelsea: Instagram ...
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Chelsea and Tocarra break down the super viral Vogue article “Is Having A Boyfriend Embarrassing Now?” by Chante Joseph. They delve into why some women are hiding their boyfriends on social media, how new romances feel like brand launches now, and what this cultural moment reveals about performative love in the digital age.  Follow Chelsea: Instagram @chelseadevantez Join the cookie community: Become a member of the Patreon...
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Chelsea is joined by Cinemile host Cathy Cullen, cookie correspondent Caitie Rosen, and producer Kristina to break down Lily Allen’s memoir “My Thoughts Exactly” and parse through the contradictions, confessions, and HOT TEA on her viral album "West End Girl." They unpack Lily’s unfiltered writing about her marriage to “Stranger Things” star David Harbour, the Architectural Digest videos, the open-marriage-to-divorce pipeline, the ...
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Get your 32 oz of decaf soda and grab some gas station nachos -- we’re headed back to Utah! Chelsea is joined by Bad on Paper co-host Olivia Muenter to recap the memoir of “Sister Wives” star Christine Brown Woolley. They dive into Christine’s Mormon polygamy-royalty upbringing,​​ the sad man Kody Brown, and how a bucket of chicken just may be a sign from God.  Follow Chelsea: Instagram @chelseadevantez Join the cookie c...
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Guest host Maria Randazzo is joined by performer Mitchell Fain to dive deep into "Girl Walks into a Bar," the 2012 memoir of "Saturday Night Live" legend Rachel Dratch. They unpack Rachel’s journey through Second City to her "30 Rock" casting swap with Jane Krakowski all while enjoying the dating horror stories and symbolic pigs she picked up along the way. Plus: Rachel’s surprise path to motherhood at 44 and the psychic moments th...
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Chelsea’s back in the hosting seat for this special Cookie Jar episode to catch up with producer Kristina Lopez on all things pop culture. Together, they unpack the chaos of Kevin Federline’s “memoir,” dive into the cultural contradictions of “Love Is Blind: Denver,” and what it reveals about today’s dating politics. Plus: a few fall favorites and Chelsea’s behind-the-scenes updates from directing her first feature film. Join th...
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Guest host Jo Feldman welcomes Emily Walker back to the podcast to dish on “Told You So,” the memoir of “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star Mayci Neeley. They unpack Mayci’s harrowing journey from teen mom and abuse survivor to her rise from TikTok fame to reality stardom. Plus: what the book reveals about growing up Mormon and a little gentle Chelsea tea. A content warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics,...
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Traci Thomas (The Stacks) returns to guest host "Viral Article Book Club" with a twist. Journalist Zach Stafford (Vibe Check) joins her to unpack the cultural conversation around Paul Thomas Anderson’s new film "One Battle After Another," alongside two articles: The Guardian’s "Jezebel’s Race Kink and Cardi B in One Battle After Another" and Brooke Obie’s Substack piece "One Fetish After Another." They explore how the movie portray...
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Comedians and podcast hosts Elena Crevello and Chelsea Davison (Podstruck: A Romcom Rewind) return to dig even deeper into the mind of Matthew McConaughey as they unpack his new poetry collection, “Poems & Prayers.” From rom-com regrets to not-so-subtle verses about sin and redemption, they revisit his “Greenlights” memoir to dissect poems about burritos, wet dreams, and porta-potty revelations. They also analyze a few poems that w...
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In this Cookie Jar episode, Producer Kristina Lopez and Fixing Famous People co-host Chris DeRosa break down the biggest pop culture stories from Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s shocking divorce to Bad Bunny’s upcoming Super Bowl halftime show and Hilaria Baldwin’s turn on “Dancing With the Stars.” Plus: Chelsea Devantez drops in to give her hot take on “Mormon Wives” star Taylor Frankie Paul becoming the next “Bachelorette.” Jo...
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Guest host Jo Feldman welcomes “Yesteryear” writer and Diabolical Lies co-host Caro Claire Burke to dive into “Girls Next Door” star Kendra Wilkinson’s first memoir, “Sliding Into Home.”  From her childhood days that rival scenes from “Thirteen” to becoming one of Hugh Hefner’s girlfriends, Kendra’s path to fame is a 2000s fever dream complete with cameos from Jack Nicholson and Criss Angel. Jo and Caro sift through the strange nig...
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Guest host Traci Thomas (⁠The Stacks⁠ podcast) returns for another Viral Article Book Club with “Higher Learning” host, author, and the best former “Bachelorette” lead, Rachel Lindsay. Together, they dig into Carly Lewis’ Cut article “The Grooms Smashing Wedding Cake in Their Brides’ Faces,” which examines the rising trend of aggressive wedding cake smashing, how the tradition has shifted from funny to violent, and why it reflects ...
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Monster memoir correspondent and Fixing Famous People host Chris DeRosa sits in for Chelsea and, along with comedian and writer Jo Feldman, dives into Charlie Sheen’s memoir “The Book of Sheen” to decide if it’s “winning” or a monster memoir. From Sheen’s early life traveling for his father Martin Sheen’s career, to his first big break in a B-movie with Laura Dern and George Clooney, they trace every peak and valley of his career t...
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Tocarra Elise returns to guest host and welcomes her The List podcast co-host Quincie Zari to dive into “Checking In: How Getting Real About Depression Saved My Life and Can Save Yours,” the memoir of singer and actor Michelle Williams. Together, they trace Michelle’s rise to superstardom as a member of Destiny’s Child and explore her mental health journey through depression and self-doubt. Plus: the viral “106 & Park” fall, her re...
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Guest host Traci Thomas (⁠The Stacks⁠ podcast) continues her Viral Article Book Club takeover with author and⁠ Thanks for Asking⁠ host Nora McInerny. Together, they unpack Elizabeth Gilbert’s⁠ memoir excerpt "My Once-in-a-Million-Years Love Story," featured in The Cut.⁠ Traci and Nora debate the boundaries of memoir, the privilege undercutting Gilbert’s story, and the hard truths of loving someone through their last chapter. A c...
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